PERFORM AT JAZZFEST!

The top band will perform on the Main Stage at JazzFest 2018! JazzFest is the biggest jazz and blues festival in the upper Midwest-featuring performances by Gary Clark Jr., Gov’t Mule, Joe Walsh, Sheryl Crow, George Thorogood, the Neville Brothers, Little Feat, Andra Day, The Fray, Buddy Guy, Jonny Lang, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Bettye LaVette, Tower of Power, Taj Mahal, Mavis Staples and many more!

All campers will attend the Friday night JazzFest pizza party, backstage VIP pass visit, and other fun activities during the week!

All campers will also have the opportunity to purchase group photos and a DVD of the JazzFest performance will be available following JazzFest, courtesy of South Dakota Public Broadcasting.

ATTENTION SINGERS!

Vocalists will learn to sing with an ensemble, combo and develop “jazz” singing skills. Special lessons will be available such as style, interpretation, vocal technique, introduction to music theory, scat singing and more. Plus, top vocalists will be featured with the jazz combos at JazzFest!

Space is limited to vocalists! Vocal applicants will have to audition before final acceptance.

Audition Criteria:
Contact us at info@sfjb.org for details on vocal auditions.

FEATURED CLINICIANS FOR 2018:

Chris Vadala will be joining Jazz Camp! One of the country’s foremost woodwind artists, Chris Vadala is in demand as a jazz/classical performer and educator. He has appeared on more than 100 recordings to date, as well as innumerable jingle sessions, film, and TV scores, performing on all the saxophones, flutes, and clarinets.

Jim McKinney, Percussion/Rhythm SectionMr. McKinney is the Former Director of Bands at South Dakota State University. During camp, he will instruct the Rhythm section and grades 6-8 jazz band ensembles. He also plays the drums for the Sioux Falls Jazz and Blues Jazz Diversity Project, which tours the state of South Dakota.

Joel Shotwell, WoodwindsMr. Shotwell is an active saxophone player and educator will instruct the Woodwinds section during JazzFest Jazz camp. He also plays the saxophone for the Sioux Falls Jazz and Blues Jazz Diversity Project, which tours the state of South Dakota.

Denise Perry, Vocal InstructorDenise Perry is currently the high school choir director in Brookings, South Dakota, Denise has taught all levels of K-12 vocal music in her 21 years with the Brookings district. Denise earned a Bachelors Degree in Music Education from SDSU and a Masters of Music in Music Education from USD. She has served in the capacity of church music coordinator and worship leader, festival adjudicator, guest conductor, and private voice and piano instructor. She is an active member of ACDA and currently, serves as the South Dakota Repertoire and Resources Chair for Vocal Jazz.

Registration

You can register online at the link above or contact our office for a mailed application. We ask you also submit a letter of recommendation by the student’s school band director. The tuition, which includes a $35 non-refundable deposit, will be applied to your camp tuition. All campers will be required to perform a live audition prior to the first camp big band rehearsal to place each student in the correct ensemble based on their current skill level.

Full payment for tuition is due by June 27th

Cancellations made by June 27 will be refunded minus the $35 deposit and any credit card fees.

Upon receiving your application and tuition, Sioux Falls Jazz and Blues will send a confirmation email acknowledging receipt of application. Application and enrollment imply agreement to abide by all JazzFest Jazz Camp and the University of Sioux Falls rules and regulations.

Camp Class Offerings

The final performance of the top band will take place on the Main Stage at JazzFest 2018 – Saturday, July 21st for the top select big band! Campers will also get a backstage visit with JazzFest artists and will be featured on South Dakota Public Broadcasting’s “Best of JazzFest” TV show.

Housing, Meals, & Tuition

All resident campers will receive breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Sheets and towels in the dormitories will be provided. Doors will be locked at 9 pm, for your child’s safety.

Resident Camper Commuter $375

Commuter Camper* $325

Early bird application deadline is May 2nd
After May 2nd, tuition increases to $405 and $352 for Resident Camper and Commuter Camper respectively. Tuition is the same for both instrumental and vocal campers.

Full payment for tuition is due by June 20th

If you are a Resident Camper and request a private room, there is an additional charge of $65 for the tuition. If this request is made AFTER June 20th, the cost increases to $126.

*A commuter is a camper who is not sleeping on campus and does not eat breakfast.

Facilities

All classes, lessons, and rehearsals will be held at the Jeschke Fine Arts Center on the campus of the University of Sioux Falls. Campers will be housed in air-conditioned dormitories located on the USF campus. Meals will be served in the Salsbury Dining Hall.

The Stewart Center may be used for recreational activities during your visit to campus. The center features a basketball court and volleyball courts.